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Horizon: 1973

32 episodes · first aired Jan 4, 1973

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  1. 1 Epidemic Jan 4, 1973 · 1h Horizon examines sources of infection that have, and could still, cause epidemics in Britain.
  2. 2 Worlds in Collision Jan 11, 1973 · 1h This episode of Horizon features Immanuel Velikovsky and his theories about the solar system.
  3. 3 The Military Necessity Jan 18, 1973 · 1h Horizon examines the doctrines and military strategies of the rival alliances of NATO and the Warsaw Pact countries.
  4. 4 The Curtain of Silence Jan 25, 1973 · 1h Horizon looks into the problem of deafness in Britain.
  5. 5 Crime Lab Feb 1, 1973 · 1h A jewel robbery, a hit-and-run, and the Case of the Skeleton in the Sand Dunes illustrate the work of forensic scientists and the police they assist. How do they discover the…
  6. 6 When the Breeding Has to Stop Feb 8, 1973 · 1h How easy is it to get sterilized? Should there be abortion on demand? Do we need a free contraceptive service? Our average family size is 2.5. To avoid a social and population crisis it…
  7. 7 Science Is Dead, Long Live Science Feb 15, 1973 · 1h In this documentary by Horizon, we look at chemical warfare and the associated environmental problems that have given science a bad name.
  8. 8 ...And Where Will the Children Play? Mar 1, 1973 · 1h Horizon explores how to make the future livable and prevent the effects of urban sprawl.
  9. 9 Acupuncture: A Chinese Puzzle Mar 8, 1973 · 1h Horizon explains acupuncture theories and examines its validity in modern medicine.
  10. 10 What Time Is Your Body? Mar 22, 1973 · 1h Horizon illustrates the Circadian Cycle of your body clock as it relates to physical and mental efficiency.
  11. 11 Survival of the Weakest Apr 5, 1973 · 1h In this episode, Horizon investigates the chances of survival and chances of a normal life for babies who are born underweight.
  12. 12 Red Sea Coral and the Crown of Thorns Apr 12, 1973 · 1h This Horizon documentary shows the work of the Cambridge Coral Starfish Research Group off of Port Sudan in the Red Sea.
  13. 13 Lumbered... with Back-Ache! Apr 26, 1973 · 1h In this report, Horizon studies the problem of backache and investigates some remarkable new spine research.
  14. 14 Airport May 3, 1973 · 1h Horizon covers Heathrow Airport in England and in particular, the work which is being done to make it safe.
  15. 15 Do You Remember the Memory Man? May 17, 1973 · 1h Horizon looks at the phenomena of memory and some recent discoveries about it made by scientists.
  16. 16 What a Waste! May 24, 1973 · 1h Horizon investigates the various ways of dealing with the growing problem of garbage.
  17. 17 The Laws of the Land Jun 7, 1973 · 1h In the episode, Horizon investigates modern intensive farming methods.
  18. 18 Do We Really Need the Railways? Jun 14, 1973 · 1h Horizon takes a realistic look at the new ideas and technology threatening Britain's railway system.
  19. 19 The Telly of Tomorrow? Jun 21, 1973 · 1h In this Horizon documentary, it deals with the expansion of television in Britain and the USA, especially with the growth of cable television.
  20. 20 How Does It Hurt? Jul 5, 1973 · 1h In this episode of Horizon, you will find that many people suffer chronic pain and yet others cannot feel anything.
  21. 21 A Scientist Looks at Religion Aug 9, 1973 · 1h This report by Horizon examines the work of Sir Alister Hardy who has set up a research unit to examine religious experience.
  22. 22 In Search of Konrad Lorenz Sep 24, 1973 · 1h Horizon presents a portrait of Konrad Lorenz and a review of his career and personal interests.
  23. 23 Stretch Up Tall Oct 1, 1973 · 1h This episode of Horizon takes a look at the medical and educational treatment of spastics in Britain.
  24. 24 Gilding the Lily Oct 8, 1973 · 1h Horizon presents a documentary on the developments in botany resulting in new flowers and the mass production of plants from single cells.
  25. 25 The Black Holes of Gravity Oct 15, 1973 · 1h In this episode of Horizon, Prof. John Taylor of the London University looks at the effects of gravity and the forces it exerts on the universe.
  26. 26 What's so Big About Us? Oct 22, 1973 · 1h Horizon investigates the plight of the Pygmies, on the verge of extinction as a racial group.
  27. 27 The Steadfast Tin Soldier Oct 29, 1973 · 1h This Horizon documentary is a biography of the Danish nuclear physicist, Nils Bohr, and his efforts to internationally control atomic energy.
  28. 28 Carry on Smoking Nov 5, 1973 · 1h Horizon looks at the rise in the number of people who smoke and the real health risks.
  29. 29 Air Crash Detective Nov 26, 1973 · 1h In this report, Horizon investigates why airplanes crash and shows accident investigators at work analyzing a film of an actual crash.
  30. 30 An Element of Mystery Dec 3, 1973 · 1h This episode of Horizon documents the sources, uses, and properties of the element mercury and examines its role in modern society.
  31. 31 Digging Up the Future Dec 17, 1973 · 1h Can we ever hope to wipe out diseases like influenza and small-pox? Will our weather get better - or worse? Is it possible to grow anything useful on large areas of moorland in this…
  32. 32 Kula, a Reason for Giving Dec 24, 1973 · 1h Horizon reports on the inhabitants islands east of New Guinea who have evolved a system of intercommunication called the Kula.